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Parks & Recreation

Healthy Home Fair Offers Free Energy and Efficiency Resources March 21

A free Healthy Home Fair covering energy conservation, efficiency, and renewables takes place March 21 at Catholic University, noon–5 PM.

DEP· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “⏰ How is a clock like a frog in March? 🐸”
Mar 13
Environment

Free Home Energy Audits Available to BGE, Pepco, Potomac Edison Customers

Montgomery County residents who pay utility bills to BGE, Pepco, or Potomac Edison can schedule a no-cost Quick Home Energy Checkup.

DEP· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “⏰ How is a clock like a frog in March? 🐸”
Mar 13
Housing & Real Estate

Friedson Pushes Data Centers to Fund Own Clean Energy

Councilmember Friedson outlined principles requiring data centers to supply new dedicated clean energy and stay out of residential zones.

Friedson· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson Calls for Data Centers to Pay Their Own Way to Protect Co…”
Mar 12
Health & Human Services

DHHS Seeks Bids for Emergency Shelter Furniture

Montgomery County DHHS has issued a Local Small Business solicitation for emergency shelter furniture, due March 18, 2026 at 5 p.m.

DHHS· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Emergency Shelter Furniture”
Mar 12
Parks & Recreation

Sayles Hosts 4th Annual Women's History Month Celebration in Germantown

Free event on March 27 at BlackRock Center for the Arts features panels on sustainable business and environmental leadership.

Sayles· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “RSVP to Join Us!”
Mar 12
Parks & Recreation

Team Sayles Marches in 24th Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade

Councilmember Sayles joins the 24th Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14; lineup at 9 a.m. at Uncle Julio's.

Sayles· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “RSVP to Join Us!”
Mar 12
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-04 Speeds Approval for Mixed-Income Housing Projects

Zoning Text Amendment 26-04 would extend fast-track review to mixed-income housing projects meeting affordability requirements, cutting approval times by 75%.

Friedson· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerate MoCo Pac…”
Mar 12
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-03 Expands Expedited Review for Biohealth Campuses

Zoning Text Amendment 26-03 would broaden eligibility for fast-track regulatory review for qualifying biohealth projects in Montgomery County.

Friedson· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerate MoCo Pac…”
Mar 12
Meetings & Hearings

Friedson Press Conference on Accelerate MoCo Zoning Package

Councilmember Friedson hosts a March 17 press conference on two zoning bills aimed at cutting biohealth and housing approval times by 75%.

Friedson· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerate MoCo Pac…”
Mar 12
Health & Human Services

WSSC Water Assistance Programs Discussed on En Sintonía Friday

WSSC Water spokesperson Luis Maya will outline financial assistance programs for residents facing hardship on the March 13 En Sintonía broadcast.

MCCouncil· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Fraud Awareness: How to Spot and Avoid Scams to be Featured on En Sintonía con e…”
Mar 12
Public Safety

En Sintonía Covers Fraud Awareness, Scam Prevention Friday

Montgomery County's Spanish-language radio show features a consumer protection investigator discussing how to spot and report scams, airing March 13 at 2 p.m.

MCCouncil· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Fraud Awareness: How to Spot and Avoid Scams to be Featured on En Sintonía con e…”
Mar 12
Public Services

WSSC Repairs Water Leak and Sidewalk in Wheaton Neighborhood

A WSSC crew repaired a multi-day water leak and damaged sidewalk in Wheaton after a constituent report to Councilmember Glass's office.

Glass· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 12, 2026”
Mar 12
Transportation

MARC Student Saver Program Offers 50% Discount on Train Fares

Maryland Transit Administration's new MARC Student Saver Program gives high school through graduate students 50% off one-way and monthly tickets.

Glass· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 12, 2026”
Mar 12
Meetings & Hearings

Council Committees Vote Down Data Center Task Force Bill

The Economic Development and Transportation & Environment Committees rejected Glass's bill to form a task force studying data center impacts.

Glass· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 12, 2026”
Mar 12
Housing & Real Estate

Glass Introduces Ban on Private Immigration Detention Facilities

The ICE Out Act would define and prohibit private immigration detention facilities in Montgomery County by blocking building and use permits.

Glass· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 12, 2026”
Mar 12
Environment

DHCD-Funded HEECAP Home Retrofit Grant Opens, $500K Available

A separate DHCD-funded HEECAP grant of up to $500K is open for nonprofits to retrofit income-eligible homes; deadline is April 15, 2026.

OGM· Mar 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Special Newsletter - 2 New Programs!”
Mar 11
Environment

DEP Opens $1M HEECAP Home Retrofit Grant for Nonprofits

Montgomery County's DEP/OGM seeks nonprofit applicants to retrofit income-eligible homes for energy efficiency and electrification; up to $1M available.

OGM· Mar 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Special Newsletter - 2 New Programs!”
Mar 11
Finance

Elrich to Present FY2027 Budget March 13 in Rockville

County Executive Marc Elrich will unveil his recommended FY2027 operating budget at Richard Montgomery High School on March 13 at 4 p.m.

Montgomery County PIO· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Present His Recommended Fiscal Year 2…”
Mar 11
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews $32M+ Shelter, Housing CIP Projects

HHS Committee meets March 12 at 2:30 p.m. to review Affordable Living Quarters, Diversion Center, and Non-Congregate Shelter Space CIP projects.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 12, 2026”
Mar 11
Meetings & Hearings

Joint EC-HHS Committee Reviews DHHS Education CIP Projects

Joint EC and HHS Committee meets March 12 at 1:30 p.m. to review education-related projects in the FY2027-2032 DHHS Capital Improvements Program.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 12, 2026”
Mar 11
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